"We are star stuff that has taken its destiny into its own hands" -Carl Sagan

I love this quote because it is a reminder that the heavier atoms in our body (with atomic weights greater that Iron) have their origins in a supernova explosion (not earth).

Iron has Atomic number 26 and ALL fusion reactions UP TO Iron are Exothermic; that is they release energy. Beyond Iron, energy must be supplied to create the heavier elements which could only come about by a supernova explosion.

Our earth has around 65 naturally occurring elements heavier than iron. What this means is that OUR Sun is a second generation star and OUR Solar system was formed from the remnants of a Supernova explosion.

I think this is SO fascinating because our bodies have a whole lot of elements heavier than Iron. For example, Selenium and Iodine are two VERY important minerals found in the human body that could not be produced from fusion.

Actually many of these 65 elements heavier than iron are needed in the human body, though in Trace amounts.

So just remember that trillions of atoms inside your body contain the POWER of a Supernova explosion for their formation.

Always remember and remind yourself just how powerful and cosmic you are.

You are MADE OF STARDUST and your life, your destiny is within your own hands!